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SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration

Gain a strategic advantage with a future-proof SAP S/4HANA platform! LeverX, a recognized SAP Gold Partner with 20+ years of experience with SAP, performs seamless, end-to-end SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration at predictable costs, on time, and without data loss.

Your business benefits from S/4HANA

The migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA is a strategic move that propels your business toward further digital transformation so you can thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape. Here are the reasons why you should upgrade SAP ECC to S/4HANA today:
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Real-time data processing

SAP S/4HANA is a business suite created to run exclusively on the HANA database. Thanks to its in-memory technology, the HANA database stores data in the main memory instead of the hard drive, which significantly speeds up data analysis and processing. This approach ensures faster, real-time data reading, particularly for analyzing large data volumes.
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Scalability & cost-efficiency

Compared to ECC, S/4HANA can perform both as an on-premise and as a cloud-based system. From now on, you can locate the infrastructure required to process data on SAP cloud servers, which allows you to significantly reduce administration and maintenance costs and quickly scale as you grow.
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Greater flexibility

One of the main benefits of S/4HANA over ECC is that SAP's latest business suite gives you a broad choice of deployment options. Host S/4HANA on-premises or choose a public, private, or hybrid cloud solution — whichever suits your business most!
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Simplified management

S/4HANA is designed with simplicity of application structure in mind, meaning that all the hardware and network resources are centralized in a single location. This elegant solution facilitates your business processes.
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Intuitive user experiences

By using Fiori 2.0, S/4HANA delivers innovative design solutions providing intuitive, simplistic user experiences across the key SAP management modules, including Overview Pages, List Reports, and Work Lists. LeverX has a team of proven Fiori experts conducting hands-on design thinking workshops in accordance with Fiori’s design philosophy and best practices. We empower you to maximize the potential of S/4HANA with SAP Fiori.
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Continuous innovation

Your business’ future is safe with S/4HANA as the platform evolves with the changing business environment. It constantly provides cutting-edge solutions that increase performance, improve data accessibility for analytics, and enhance management capabilities. Move to S/4HANA and stay ahead of the curve!
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SAP S/4HANA DRIVES YOUR INNOVATION AND ENSURES UTMOST BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY. ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A MOVE?

SAP ECC vs. SAP S/4HANA: a detailed comparison 

  SAP ECC SAP S/4HANA
Database Compatible with traditional relational databases (such as Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, and others). Has an exclusive SAP HANA in-memory database that enables real-time data processing and analytics. 
Architecture  Has a complex architecture of multiple index and aggregate tables, which slows down data processing and reporting procedures. Introduces a simplified data model without index and aggregate tables, accelerating transactions. 
User interface  Runs on a traditional SAP GUI that is functional, but not user-friendly for new users.   It provides a role-based, intuitive SAP Fiori user experience that ensures cross-device compatibility.  
User interface customization  Has very limited customization capabilities. Users can tailor dashboards and workflows to their needs across all Fiori apps.
Extensibility Customizations are difficult to manage, particularly during upgrades. SAP Fiori and SAP Cloud Platform provide easier customization and extension, with more agile responses to business needs, and without heavy reliance on custom code.
Core functionality Provides a comprehensive suite of modules, including Finance (FI), Controlling (CO), Sales and Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and Production Planning (PP). Retains the core functionality of SAP ECC and enhances it with:
  • Universal Journal, New Cash Management, and Financial Planning & Analysis (Finance);
  • Advanced Available-to-Promise and embedded Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (Supply Chain);
  • Simplified Material Ledger and embedded Extended Warehouse Management (Logistics)
Deployment options  Typically deployed on-premise, but can also be hosted in a private cloud environment, which involves large infrastructure and maintenance costs. Offers multiple deployment models:
  • On-premise: For organizations that require complete ERP control.
  • Cloud: Available in private, public, or hybrid cloud setups, offering greater flexibility, lower infrastructure costs, and easier scalability.
  • Hybrid: A mix of on-premise and cloud, allowing businesses to utilize both environments.
Integration Integrates with other SAP and third-party systems, but often requires complex middleware solutions, such as SAP PI/PO. Seamlessly integrates with SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Ariba, SAP SuccessFactors, and other cloud solutions.
Licensing Is based on a perpetual license model, with costs varying depending on the number of users and modules implemented. Offers more flexible licensing options, including subscription-based models for cloud deployments.
Costs  Costs are usually high due to the need for separate hardware, databases, and extensive maintenance. Initial migration and potential hardware upgrade costs are usually high, but long-term operational expenses may be lower due to reduced infrastructure and maintenance (especially in cloud environments).

Data types we transfer during SAP ECC migration to S/4HANA

From master data to workflows and authorization credentials — we ensure you don’t lose a single piece of information during migration. That’s how we arrange your seamless transfer to S/4HANA, performing the transition to the new platform with minimum downtime. As a result, the effect on your business continuity is imperceptible. 

Master data

Customer names, contact and credit info, vendor details, product information, employee records, asset data, and other information relevant to business operations.

Transaction data

Sales orders, purchase orders, inventory data, transaction records, manufacturing order details.

Configuration data

System configuration data, including settings and parameters that can be adjusted for specific business requirements.

Historical data

Archive records used for reporting and audit purposes, as well as financial records and reports of past transactions.

Organizational data

Organizational structures, hierarchies, and relationships within the company.

Custom data

Custom tables or fields are created during custom development activities in the legacy system, and data is from custom reports, programs, and interfaces.

Open Items

Open invoices, outstanding payments, and pending transactions.

Analytics data

Data from reports and analytics; records from a data warehousing solution (if you have one).

Authorizations and user data

User roles, authorizations, and access rights for the new system.

Workflow and approval data

Workflow templates and instances, tasks, work items, events and triggers, rules and conditions, roles, approval steps and limits, approval statuses, and other relevant data.

Technical data

Accounts, roles, permissions, and authorization records that are necessary for efficient security and user management. Also, this is the data related to cross-platform (SAP and non-SAP systems) interfaces, including middleware settings and data transfer records.

Cross-application data

Bill of Materials, manufacturing workflows data (sequence of actions), and information about production facilities.
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ECC to S/4HANA migration steps: how we do it 

As SAP's strategic partner and integrator, we know how to build an optimal yet efficient data migration process from ECC to S/4HANA. Our solution — DataLark — ensures your seamless transition to S/4HANA through the following well-established workflow:

Infrastructure assessment & planning

We begin the data migration process by thoroughly assessing your SAP ECC system. Our experts analyze your current data landscape, including business logic, data volume, data infrastructure, and dependencies to develop an optimal yet efficient migration strategy. 

Step 1

Data profiling and cleansing

With LeverX’s advanced data profiling tools, we can examine your SAP ECC system's data structures, dependencies, and quality. Additionally, we implement automated tools that detect and cleanse inconsistencies, duplications, and errors, to ensure data integrity and accuracy before migration.

Step 2

Mapping and transformation

We map data fields, tables, and structures, ensuring a seamless transition between systems. Transformations are easily configured to match the data models and requirements of S/4HANA, guaranteeing compatibility and data consistency.

Step 3

Validation and testing

Before the data is migrated, we extensively validate and test it. We ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity during the migration process and use dedicated testing tools to simulate migration scenarios, identify potential issues, and proactively resolve them.

Step 4

Data migration

Our solution employs robust encryption protocols and data transfer mechanisms, safeguarding your sensitive information. With optimized transfer protocols, we minimize downtime, ensuring seamless migration.

Step 5

User training

Our experts perform onboarding sessions and provide comprehensive documentation to achieve maximum user adoption and facilitate the transition process.

Step 6

Post-migration support

We don't stop after the migration is complete. Rather, we continue to support your S/4HANA platform by monitoring its performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing functional and security updates so you can maximize the new system's benefits. 

Step 7

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Why choose LeverX as your S/4HANA migration partner?

Global system integrator

  • LeverX is an international company with 14 offices in 9 countries, specializing in SAP implementation, customization, migration, and design.
  • We provide in-depth technology consulting, full-cycle development, and cost-effective implementation services for your successful business transformation.
  • Over the decades, we've acted as a go-to vendor for clients in multiple industries, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, and others.

Business & tech acumen

  • With strong project management expertise, we can quickly assemble development teams for projects of any complexity, and budget.
  • We continuously invest in innovation by adopting cutting-edge technologies, including IoT, AI, Big Data, Blockchain, and others.
  • We provide software that is compliant with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 55001 quality and safety standards.

Proven expertise

  • LeverX has been an SAP-certified partner and preferred vendor for more than two decades. Due to this continuous commitment, we achieved the status of SAP Gold Partner.
  • 1,600+ tech experts work in-house, dedicating their hands-on expertise to versatile SAP technologies and solutions.
  • We’ve already completed 950+ SAP projects. Will you be the next to harness SAP's power for your enterprise?

Frequently asked questions about SAP data migration from ECC to S/4HANA